Being a mom is hard. We feel lonely and isolated sometimes, like we are the only ones fighting battles with head-strong toddlers and soothing cranky babies. We aren't.
It's draining and downright frustrating when it feels like my kids are the only ones who don't listen in public. How are those children following their mom like little ducklings, yet my children take off running in opposite directions in the time it takes me to unlock my vehicle? It feels like I'm the only one who has these issues, but I'm not. The other day I was walking with my youngest to go get my oldest. My youngest turned on her heel and ran giggling in the opposite direction. When I tried counting to three, she counted with me, unbudging from her rebellious mission. It was frustrating. I took my deep breath, counted to three under my breath for myself, and calmly picked up my littlest and that was that. She didn't protest, and she actually gave me a hug. As we proceeded on our way, there was another toddler giving his mom the same trouble. I had to chuckle at in a bit because it's not just me. She was handling it very calmly. I flashed her a knowing smile and reassured her, "We just had the same battle." What I saw when she looked back at me was solidarity. I wanted to shout, "You got this, Mama!" but that felt like a little too much. Here's the thing: we aren't alone. Toddlers are heart-meltingly sweet, incredibly curious, and darn hard-headed. It's easier, more acceptable to talk about the good stuff. But we need to talk about the hard parts too. A toddler testing the limits isn't some endangered species. We aren't the only ones encountering this. Be an ally! Show some solidarity! We are all in this together moms!
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Megan is a stay-at-home mom to a stubborn and charming toddler and adorable baby girl. She is a freelance writer who hasn't slept in way too long.. She survives off of the pot of coffee her wonderful husband makes her FRESH each morning and any snack she can grab while keeping up with her little ones. Archives
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